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Politics & GovernmentCrunching the key numbers in the lower house election
The House of Representatives was dissolved Thursday, setting the stage for a lower house election in...
October 16, 2021
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Elections2021 General Election Viewpoints / Focus on how to ensure quality of teachers
For this fourth installment of a series on issues in the upcoming House of Representatives election,...
October 16, 2021
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General NewsForestland rental services help solo campers enjoy private slice of nature in Japan
Many solo campers in Japan have been turning to land rental services that offer a convenient way to ...
October 15, 2021
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Yomiuri EditorialVoters face choice between stability and change of govt / Parties must offer solutions to tough issues
Will the people put their trust in the newly formed administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, ...
October 15, 2021
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Performing ArtsTakeru Sato: Acting for life
“I feel a bit awkward because he’s sitting right next to me, but let me say that Takeru [Sato] is st...
October 15, 2021
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Manga & Anime‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ creator still paving the way with ‘JoJolion’
This installment marks the 200th edition of the Kanta on Manga column. It may have gone unnoticed, b...
October 15, 2021
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Elections2021 General Election Viewpoints / Political parties should work out social security policies from a long-term perspective
In this third installment of a series on issues in the upcoming House of Representatives election, T...
October 15, 2021
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General NewsPhotographer continues mission to convey Japan’s Minamata tragedy to world
American photographer Eugene Smith (1918-78) moved to the city of Minamata in Kumamoto Prefecture in...
October 15, 2021
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Elections2021 General Election Viewpoints / Economic stimulus measures, and how to pay for them, need careful study
In this second installment of a series on issues in the upcoming House of Representatives election, ...
October 14, 2021
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Yomiuri Editorial
Railway firms must prevent disruption in event of emergencies
A fire at an East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) power substation forced the suspension of train lines ...
October 14, 2021
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General NewsCheerful colors of Sunflowers add to Halloween decorations, attract tourists
A summer staple in Japan, cut sunflowers can also be found in autumn as well. The lingering heat in ...
October 14, 2021
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Manga & Anime‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ creator still paving the way with ‘JoJolion’
This installment marks the 200th edition of the Kanta on Manga column. It may have gone unnoticed, b...
October 13, 2021
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CompaniesJapanese restaurant chains expand into stronger overseas economies of U.S., China
Major restaurant chains are opening branches overseas, especially in China and the United States, wh...
October 13, 2021
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Companies
Regional banks need to strengthen their services through reorganization
Management reform of regional banks has begun to progress with the support of the government and the...
October 13, 2021
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General News
Newspapers carry out social mission to provide solid, reliable information
Unreliable information and malicious false rumors have been spreading in society. This is especially...
October 13, 2021